Jilted cousin kills bride, himself during wedding
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A man murdered his cousin on her wedding day before taking his own life, turning the celebration day into a day of mourning for the families.
According to the police, Muhammad Adnan gunned down his paternal cousin Jawaria Bibi on the stage during her wedding before committing suicide.
A police official told reporters that initial investigation had indicated that both the cousins wanted to marry each other but Adnan's father had opposed their marriage.
The incident took place in the Kotli area of Mankira tehsil. Adnan went to the house of Jawaria, 20, a resident of Bhadewala, during her wedding ceremony with Muhammad Sanwal and opened fire at the stage with a 30-bore pistol.
The bride died after suffering two bullet injuries in her head.
Adnan then instantly shot himself dead with the same weapon.
Mankira police officials said they were investigating the incident further.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 21st, 2023.